The U.S. total rigs is now 870, up 13 from last week. Nine of those rigs are exploring for oil, while 4 are searching for gas.

The Gulf of Mexico lost 3 rigs. New Mexico also lost 3. Wyoming gained 1 new rig, and Oklahoma showed an increase of 3. Texas, however, gained the majority of the new rigs, adding 13 to its number. Texas now boasts a total of 437 total rigs exploring for oil and gas.

By basin, the Cana Woodford gained 4 rigs, the Eagle four increased by 5, the Haynesville saw 1 addition, and the Permian basin was up 2. No other basins gained nor lost any rigs.

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